Lies and weird facts about St. Patrick's Day

Get the straight dope on the real truth behind March 17

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OK, hopefully this goes without saying: Kissing an Irish person won't
bring you good luck, regardless of what that guy you met last year at
the pub said. Blame the Blarney Stone legend for the line, "Kiss me! I'm
Irish."

Kniel Synnatzschke/Getty Images

8of11

OK, hopefully this goes without saying: Kissing an Irish person won't
bring you good luck, regardless of what that guy you met last year at
the pub said. Blame the Blarney Stone legend for the line, "Kiss me! I'm
Irish."